Decatur Police Department

As graduation ceremonies conclude across Wise County, we would like to congratulate our 2026 Back the Blue Scholarship recipients.

We are honored to be able to invest in the future of our community by supporting these outstanding students as they take the next step toward bright and promising futures. We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments, and we look forward to seeing all they achieve in the years ahead.

James “Poncho” Bennett Memorial Scholarship:
• Addyson Campbell

Joshua Brandes Memorial Scholarship:
• Megan Schitoskey

Back the Blue Scholarship Winners:
• Daryen Balas
• Hayleigh Beatty
• Madelynn Berk
• Aaron Booker Jr.
• Zachariah Brandes
• Mylee Fletcher
• Greyson Harrison
• Alina Paez
• Makenzie Teller
• Jaycee Underwood

Congratulations, Class of 2026 — we wish you continued success in all that comes next!

This week, we honor the men and women who serve their communities with courage, professionalism, and compassion during National Police Week. We also pause to remember and pay tribute to the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Thank you to all law enforcement officers, past and present, for your dedication to protecting and serving our communities every day.